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Bhubaneswar: The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) will host the first SOA International Grand Masters Chess Festival on the university campus here from January 28 to February 4, 2024. The tournament, which will have a total prize money of Rs 35 lakh, will be organised by the All Odisha Chess Association (AOCA)…
Bhubaneswar: The neglect meted out to the soil for decades has returned to haunt mankind across the world, speakers said at a programme to mark ‘World Soil Day’ here recently, while calling for urgent measures to promote soil health. The programme, organised at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), SOA’s faculty of agricultural sciences, focused…
Bhubaneswar: A three-member delegation from Cameroon, led by Dr Honore Djomo Kamga, king of Bandjoun, visited Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) deemed to be university here for two days to get a first-hand knowledge of operating a medical college with a teaching hospital. He was accompanied by Prof (Dr) Maurice Kengne Kamga, Judge of the International…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) was conferred the Award of Excellence at the 16th Urban Mobility India Awards 2023, held in New Delhi recently. The event organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, this award recognised CRUT’s efforts in advancing the quality of urban transportation and promoting…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here with National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT-W) for collaborative research and creation of new knowledge to enhance the availability of highly qualifiedmanpower in different areas of engineering and technology, science and allied areas in the country. As per…
Bhubaneswar: MUKTASoft, a web-based application after its successful pilot testing at Dhenkanal and Jatani municipalities, will soon be rolled out in 25 more ULBs of the state. The state government has designed and developed the app for streamlining the implementation and facilitating quick payment to the stakeholders involved with Mukhya Mantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (MUKTA)….
The railway line between Manabar and Jarati stations in Koraput-Jagadalpur railway section has been restored, which got blocked because of a landslide on September 13. The important train line running through the dense forests of Eastern Ghats was cleared for service after 27 days of restoration work. The track was cleared fit on Monday midnight…
Cuttack: Madhuri Meheta will lead Odisha in the BCCI Senior Women T20 Trophy 2023-24 season. The selection committee chairperson Rashmita Mohanty and Odisha senior women team head coach Rumlei Dhar announced the 16-member squad. Odisha will play their first match in the tournament against Madhya Pradesh on October 19 in Raipur. Squad: Madhuri Meheta (capt),…
Cuttack: Aashirwad Swain will lead Odisha in the upcoming U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2023-24. The 16-member squad was recently announced by Odisha junior men selection committee chairperson Pravanjan Mullick and head coach of Odisha U-19 men’s team Natraj Behera. Also read: Poddar to lead Odisha in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24 Odisha will play their…
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on October 5 in Ahmedabad with England taking on New Zealand. India play their first match in the tournament on October 8 in Chennai against Australia. Also read: India’s CWC 2023 fixtures The two semifinals will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the Eden Gardens in…
